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Who is Bryce McGowens? What Charlotte Hornets fans need to know about new addition

South Carolina native Bryce McGowens will get his NBA start with the Charlotte Hornets.

McGowens was selected No. 40 overall in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets later traded for his draft rights.

Here are five things to know about McGowens, who played at Wren and Legacy Early College during his high school career.

One and done

McGowens played just one season of college basketball at Nebraska and was the first five-star recruit in program history. He ranked in the top 30 of all national recruiting services.